The Transistor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-079-1117, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Solitron Devices, Inc.. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-079-1117 |
| Primary Part Number | 2N3955A |
| Item Name | Transistor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Solitron Devices, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.175 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Internal Configuration | FIELD EFFECT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 250.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2N3955A PRIMARY | Solitron Devices, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5961-01-079-1117 is a Transistor, manufactured by Solitron Devices, Inc., classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5961-01-079-1117 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2N3955A (Solitron Devices, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-079-4545. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2N3955A: Overall Diameter: 0.175 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Length: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN; Mounting Method: TERMINAL; Semiconductor Material: SILICON. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.